As California faces another year of drought, everyone in the San Francisco Bay Area is once again being urged to conserve water. While those of us whose homes are connected to city water supply networks will be doing our part, it can be easy to take this admonishment for granted—after all, no matter what happens, we can rely on water coming out when we turn on the faucet. However, for many rural homeowners, water conservation is less a civic responsibility than an act of survival. Read more
The Big Parch: How Drought is Affecting Wells in Northern California
Posted on June 03, 2021 by James Florence
Posted in: Water Conservation
Tags: california drought 2021, water conservation, drought, napa, wells, well water, california drought
8 Tips for Reducing Water Use During a Drought
Posted on May 18, 2021 by Suzanne Carroll
Winter rain totals for Northern California fell far short of expectations this year. Once again, state and local governments are anticipating drought conditions in the near future, and some communities are already restricting water usage. When the Bay Area faced a persistent drought just a few years ago, residents learned how to adapt. Here’s a refresher on changes you can make to limit water use in your home and garden during a drought. Read more
Posted in: Water Conservation
Tags: drought, artificial grass, appliances, irrigation
5 Tips for Efficient Lawn Irrigation
Posted on September 01, 2020 by James Florence
Known for their excessive water consumption, grass lawns tend to get a bad rap these days. However, this judgment isn’t entirely fair. The truth is most turf grasses only need about one inch of water per week to maintain their color and active growth. So, why the bad reputation? Perhaps it’s time to shift the blame from the lawns themselves to those responsible for watering them. After all, a lot of home and property owners waste water by not following efficient irrigation practices. To ensure you’re doing all you can to conserve water with your lawn, read these helpful guidelines: Read more
Posted in: Water Conservation, Home Tips, Landscaping Tips
Your Home Should Have a Hot Water Recirculation Pump. Here’s Why.
Posted on October 23, 2018 by James Florence
Since the mid-20th century, water conservation has gone from being a fringe concept to a standard practice, which is why water-efficient plumbing fixtures and appliances are simply the norm nowadays. However, despite these developments, there’s one case of water waste that remains widely ignored: wait times for hot water. Whether at the sink or the shower, the lapse between when hot water is turned on and when it arrives represents one of the leading causes of water waste today…and it’s time we started addressing it. Read more
Posted in: Plumbing, Water Conservation, Home Tips
Repurposing Wine Bottles for Landscape Irrigation
Posted on May 17, 2018 by Guest Blogger
Guest post by Stephen Wood of EW Landscape, Inc.
After enjoying a bottle of wine, you probably discard the empty bottle into the recycling bin. However, did you know that empty bottle can be used to irrigate a plant on your landscape? Read more
Posted in: Water Conservation, Landscaping Tips
Tags: home, water conservation, landscaping, irrigation
Diamond Certified Experts: Three Steps to Save Water in Your Yard
Posted on May 15, 2018 by James Florence
While drought conditions have subsided in the Bay Area, water conservation remains as important as ever. After all, there’s no telling what the future holds, and if the past has taught us anything, it’s that we can’t afford to take our most precious resource for granted. So, if you haven’t already taken steps to reduce your water consumption, now is the time. Read more
Posted in: Water Conservation, Diamond Certified Experts, Landscaping Tips
Tags: water conservation, landscaping, irrigation, drought, home